A must-have book in today’s economy, Getting Financial Aid 2013 is for parents and students challenged by the cost of college. The all-important FAFSA form is explained with step-by-step instructions, and the College Board’s CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® form is explained by the people who administer it. The guide includes information and advice from experts on how to apply for aid, plus easy-to-compare college profiles giving the “financial aid picture” for over 3,000 four-year and two-year colleges and technical schools. The guide also shows award amounts and scholarship requirements — no other directory has this level of detail. Completely revised to reflect current federal laws and college policies!